Rabbit Gastrointestinal Stasis
Many rabbit owners are familiar with gastrointestinal (GI) stasis and its common causes. Stasis is a stoppage or slowing of blood, body fluids, or intestinal contents, and in the case
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHD or RHDV) is a highly contagious calicivirus that often causes sudden death in domestic and wild rabbits. It was first seen in China in 1984
Rat Dental Incisors
There are three kinds of rodents: The primary difference between these three types is dental anatomy and physiology. All three classes of rodents have incisors as described below. The following
Urinary Stones in Guinea Pigs
Urinary stones, also known as uroliths, are common in guinea pigs, most typically occurring in middle-aged to older pets. These stones are rock-hard masses of minerals that have crystallized in
Vitamin C Supplements for Guinea Pigs
For the biologic machinery of the body to work correctly, vitamin C is required. Most animals can manufacture vitamin C in their bodies and do not require vitamin C in
Wound Care for Pets
Injuries to our pets can come from unexpected sources just as often as those we worry about. When a wound occurs, healing has many paths that your veterinarian can take,
Yeast Dough Dangers in Pets
If you bake yeast bread from scratch, it is essential that you keep all raw bread dough away from your pets. Ingesting it can cause serious problems and be life
Pain Control for Pet Rabbits
We know that rabbits have the same neurophysiological mechanisms as humans to produce pain and therefore have the capacity to feel pain in the same manner as ourselves. Often, rabbits
Nicotine Poisoning in Pets
Everyone knows the Surgeon General’s warning about cigarette smoking but what about cigarette eating? Nicotine poisoning is a real concern anywhere that a pet may find cigarettes, cigarette butts, chewing tobacco, nicotine
Nutrition for Small Mammals
A variety of small mammals such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, rabbits, chinchillas and ferrets are commonly kept as household pets for adults and children alike. These pets